A reader who admits to being more demanding about the “proper” way to cook than his wife would like said the couple really identified with Hannah Rosin’s essay on the subject. Short version: I am married to a kitchen bitch. I first heard this term in Sandra Tsing Loh’s recent Atlantic story about her divorce. […]
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DP: An American Brasserie in downtown Albany will be hosting a tasting party for Pristine Vodka, introduced by a Capital Region resident in October. The event, running from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (12/18), will offer free sames of the Ukrainian-made vodka plus $4 martinis and $3 highballs. The restaurant’s Five @ 5 Happy Hour […]
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Only two No spots remain for restaurants wishing to participate in the first Table Hopping/timesunion.com Mac-n-Cheese Bowl, a fundraiser taking place in March that will benefit the Food Bank. See the latest list here. The event is capped at 16 participants because of space limitations. If there’s a restaurant you’d like to see represented, give […]
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The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid is looking for a name for its new restaurant, opening Monday (12/21). People who dine there between Monday and Dec. 31 will be asked for suggestions for the name of the restaurant as well as the new bar. Names also may be submitted online. In keeping with […]
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A reader writes: I love food, and I love my dog. In the winter it is difficult to balance the two. I am writing because I was wondering if you know of any restaurants or bars that are dog friendly. On a resent trip to California, I patroned a restaurant that was dog friendly and […]
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Jack’s Oyster House in Albany will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day. A limited regular menu will be available as will $19.99 holiday meals featuring turkey or ham. The restaurant also has a variety of to-go packages available for Christmas Eve […]
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A fundraiser that resulted from a conversation in blog comments following the DeJohn-Schaefer boxing brouhaha last month will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. next Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Pearl Street Pub. Called Taking Care of Our Own, the event will benefit a single father of three who is facing liver/colon/intestinal cancer. Christ Pratt, […]
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The German-American Club of Albany is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve bash beginning at 8 p.m. The cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. A light buffet will be available, along with midnight champagne toast, noisemakers and entertainment. Cash bar. Reservations strongly suggested; call 489-0831. The German-American Club of Albany is open […]
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MezzaNotte Ristorante in Guilderland will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, serving its regular dinner menu plus a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes for $36. Call 689-4433 for info or reservations. MezzaNotte is located at 2026 Western Ave., Guilderland (near the intersection with Route 155). The restaurant will be closed […]
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